R. Button

I have been an infrequent visitor here as I have begun the path to a new occupation, thus reading, studies, classes, research, papers, and exams now have been consuming all my spare time. Combined with my current work my wife has been exceeding patient as I go from studies, to work and back to studies.. oh and just occasionally some sleep! There still is nothing quite like climbing in the car, frequently with Jake as we hunt for some old two lane highways or older southern towns to visit. No cell phone, just clear the brain and enjoy the trip. These cars allow you to be part of the country side you are driving in, much like when I rode my BSA, you feel the heat while on the open road. The smells of fresh cut grass, and the arrival of the farm with fresh "fertilizer" on the field! As the sun sets, the road dips into a low area and the air temperature drops. All this you get to enjoy in a open cockpit car. More so the car just feels right, it runs smoothly, has the power to zip up the hills and loves to follow the curves of the road. As you drive along just remember you built this car! Every nut, bolt, cable, wire, and rivet! I did mention RIVETS!! Box after box of them were used to assemble the aluminum panels! After over 10 years the panels still are in place - no rattles, no creaks, no groans! I still drive the car to the office and back daily, but the long open road trips have had to be put on hold for a while.